Baltic Ventures
Description
Baltic Ventures is a prominent tech accelerator based in Liverpool, United Kingdom, dedicated to supporting early-stage founders who are developing innovative solutions and businesses for the future. Operating primarily through a structured accelerator program, Baltic Ventures aims to cultivate a thriving technology ecosystem in the North West of England. They focus on identifying ambitious startups across various tech sectors, including FinTech, HealthTech, Creative Tech, and AI, providing them with the necessary resources, mentorship, and capital to scale.
The core of Baltic Ventures' investment strategy revolves around its intensive 12-week accelerator program. Each company accepted into the program receives an initial investment of £100,000 (approximately $125,000 USD). This fixed initial cheque is designed to provide crucial early-stage capital, enabling startups to refine their products, expand their teams, and achieve key milestones. Beyond the initial funding, Baltic Ventures also plays an active role in helping its portfolio companies secure follow-on investment by leveraging its extensive network of angel investors, venture capitalists, and corporate partners.
Baltic Ventures is deeply embedded within the regional innovation landscape, collaborating with key stakeholders such as the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority, Growth Platform, Praetura Ventures, and River Capital. This collaborative approach underscores their commitment to fostering local talent and attracting investment into the region. By providing a robust support system that includes expert mentorship, workshops, and networking opportunities, Baltic Ventures not only invests capital but also actively contributes to the strategic development and long-term success of its portfolio companies, strengthening the overall tech community in Liverpool and beyond.
Investor Profile
Baltic Ventures has backed more than 24 startups, with 12 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 21 rounds, about 88% of its total and boasts 0 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Seed, Pre Seed, Grant rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in United Kingdom, Germany, United States.
- Strong thematic focus on Software, Artificial Intelligence (AI), EdTech.
- Led 12 rounds in the past year.
- Typical check size: $125K.
Stage Focus
- Seed (38%)
- Pre Seed (33%)
- Grant (17%)
- Series Unknown (13%)
Country Focus
- United Kingdom (92%)
- Germany (4%)
- United States (4%)
Industry Focus
- Software
- Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
- Edtech
- Energy Efficiency
- Renewable Energy
- Solar
- E-commerce
- Fashion
- Apps
- B2b
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